Obituary: Charles M. "Chuck" Hollen

Chuck was
born to Everett and Fern Hollen on June 14, 1923 in Wellington, Illinois. He lived most of his long life in Hoopeston,
Illinois. After graduating from high
school, Chuck enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in Europe in WWII. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars and American Legion for 70 years where he serve as Commander and spent
numerous years as a member of the Color Guard. In his early years, he and his
wife, Betty, ran the Hollen Grocery Store on West Main
Street in Hoopeston. Chuck then worked at the Hoopeston train depot for
the C&EI and CSX Railroads for over 30 years. In 2003, he and Betty moved
to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to enjoy their retirement.